Definition that contains philosophical theory
- mechanism (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
- aesthetic (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
- idealism (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
- materialism (philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality
- deconstruction a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning
- esthetic (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful
- solipsism (philosophy) the philosophical theory that the self is all that you know to exist
- determinism (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will
- semiotics (philosophy) a philosophical theory of the functions of signs and symbols
- deconstructionist of or concerned with the philosophical theory of literature known as deconstructionism